Lawn Damaged By Bill Bugs

About 3/4 of my large lawn has been killed by billbugs. I have extensive dead grass. It was treated to kill the bugs. Should I have the dead grass raked up and fresh soil installed or should I just have it aerated and reseeded? I can’t find anyone in my area that really knows what to do. Thank you.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 09/02/2025 @ 7:22 pm

I think you meant sod instead of soil. It is up to you. Sod would be quicker but more expensive. Either method will work. The article below gives pros and cons.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/gardening-pros-cons/grass-seed-vs-sod ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/installing-sod-instructions.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm ^[3]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-billbugs-in-lawns.htm ^[4]

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